11860. Adulteration of pies.   TJ. S. v. Anthony Verreos (New Blue Ribbon Pie Co.).
Plea of nolo contendere. Sentence suspended and individual placed on 
probation for 2 years. (F. D. C. No. 22059. Sample Nos. 40575-H, 40577-H to 
40579-H, incl.)
INFORMATION FILED: April 24, 1947, Eastern District of Missouri, against 
Anthony Verreos, trading as the New Blue Ribbon Pie Co., S"t. Louis, Mo.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about December 11,1946, from the State of Missouri 
into the State of Illinois.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insects, insect fragments, 
mites, rodent hairs, and rodent hair fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it 
had been prepared and packed under insanitary conditions whereby it may 
have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : July 22,1947. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, the 
court suspended the imposition of sentence and placed the defendant on proba- 
tion for 2 years, conditioned that he immediately discontinue his pie business.
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